Micah 5:10

"And it shall come to pass in that day, saith Jehovah, that I will cut off thy horses out of the midst of thee, and will destroy thy chariots."

"I will cut off thy horses ... chariots ..." In the terminology of that day, this meant, "I will destroy thy military ability." Thus, this proves what was noted above, that the destruction of Israel's enemies (the enemies of righteousness) would not come about through military prowess on the part of Israel, but would be accomplished by the Lord himself.

This verse, and through Micah 5:15, carry the message that, "The Messiah shall destroy all instruments of war, and put down all idolatry, having taught his people to rely upon him alone."[14] Hailey's summary of these same verses was similar:

The instruments of carnal warfare, all classes of wizards, and the idols of the land will be cut off. God's vengeance will be on those who hearken not.[15]

As pertaining to the true Israel, God's holy Church, this prophecy has been fulfilled. The true people of God are not a war-making society upon earth, possessing no military weapons, and not relying upon them for the achievement of their mission upon earth. As Jamieson put it, "The Church will never be safe, till she is stripped of all creature-trusts, and rests on Jehovah alone."[16]